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2001.64.18

13 gauge tubular needle inside a clear plastic oblong packet. The sharp tip of the needle is covered with a short length of plastic tube. Used for a piercing at the tip of the penis known as a 'Prince Albert'. [JP 21/9/2001]


2001.64.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
13 gauge tubular needle inside a clear plastic oblong packet. The sharp tip of the needle is covered with a short length of plastic tube. Used for a piercing at the tip of the penis known as a 'Prince Albert'. [JP 21/9/2001]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Chris Tree
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 2001
Date collected
Circa 2001
Acquisition information
Donated: 20/09/2001
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Plastic Synthetic
Dimensions
Width 19 mm packet, Length 80 mm packet, Length 56 mm needle
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.64.18

Search terms: Body Art, Medicine, Body Art Accessory, Surgical Instrument